Anthony Rex BAILLIE

12/04/2026

Anthony Rex BAILLIE

Serving Member

AKA Anthony BAILLIE, Tony BAILLIE, Bails

* Nickname: Bails

Late of Bateau Bay, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # ADPP 025 ( Class 298 )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 42017

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday ? ? ? ( aged ? years, ? months, ? days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 1 September 2006 ( aged 35 years, 5 months, 15 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Sergeant

Stations: ?, North Shore, ?, Tuggerah Lakes Police District – Wyong Police Stn – Death

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From ? ? ? to Monday 6 April 2026 = ? years, ? months, ? days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 1 September 2006 to Monday 6 April 2026 = 19 years, 7 months, 6 days Service

Time in Retirement from Police: 0 years, 0 months, 0 days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 56 years, 0 months, 20 days

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

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AKA Anthony BAILLIE, Tony BAILLIE, Bails
15 March 2024

Born: Tuesday 17 March 1970

Died on: Monday 6 April 2026

Age: 56 years, 0 months, 20 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Depression – Suicide – Firearm ( Ownership – Departmental )

Event location: Home

Event / Diagnosis date: Monday 6 April 2026

Funeral date: Thursday 16 April 2026 @ 10.30am

Funeral location: Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park, 57 Palmdale Rd, Palmdale, NSW

LIVE STREAM No Live Stream

Wake location: ?

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Creightons Funeral Service,

Buried at: Cremated

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( April 2026 )

BAILS is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE

BAILS is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

BAILS IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills ( although he is entitled to be mentioned in time )

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.
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Tuggerah Lakes Police District

Grieving ex-cop leads memorial ride for police sergeant found dead at home

The ride two police mates never completed becomes a memorial journey as colleagues unite to honour a sergeant who took his own life with a service weapon.

Cydonee Mardon

@cydmardon

2 min read

April 15, 2026 – 7:45AM

Warning: Distressing content
The last message former police officer Mitch Wrigley received from his colleague and close friend will forever haunt him.

“He wanted to do a ride with me. I couldn’t make it. I had told him to set a date and I would make it work, but I couldn’t. It’s ruined me,” Mitch told news.com.au.

His friend, Sergeant Anthony Baillie – affectionately known as Bails and the name preferred by his family – was tragically found deceased in his Bateau Bay home on Monday, April 6, with a gunshot wound from a police-issue firearm.

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Authorities have confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Bails’ passing is now the subject of a Law Enforcement Conduct Commission Review.

Police sources have revealed the review will investigate how the sergeant managed to take a firearm home to his Central Coast residence after a night shift. It is understood he was designated an “internal sergeant”, meaning he was not permitted to carry a weapon due to mental health concerns.

Sergeant Anthony Baillie died in is Central Coast home. There are no suspicious circumstances. Picture: Supplied

Mitch, police colleagues and family and friends of Bails are for now focused on honouring the life of the much loved police officer.

“I just wish I could have done more for him,” Mitch said.

Mitch fondly remembered Bails as a truly exceptional individual who would go to great lengths for anyone, “even if it meant he copped criticism for it.”

Mitch wearing the shirts designed for the ride in honour of Bails . Picture: Supplied

“He always had your back and would fight for the troops below him before protecting himself.”

This Wednesday, Mitch, along with Bails’ father, other family members, and police colleagues, will embark on the very route the two men had planned to ride together.

Mitch is organising this ride in honour of Bails, aiming to make it “the biggest thing as he really enjoyed being out on his bike.”

“His ride of choice, which we did together many times, is the ride we will be doing,” Mitch said.

“I want to make this a big event to show how much he was loved as a son, father, brother, uncle, and friend. This ride means the world to me, and I would love as much support on the ride. If you can offer any support, big or small, it will all be greatly appreciated.”

He urged, “If you know Bails, know of him, or want to support a friend riding, please make every effort you can to attend.”

Former cop Mitch Wrigley and Sergeant Anthony Baillie. Picture: Supplied

Cyclists are requested to gather at 9am for a 10am start on Railway Parade, at the intersection of Gen Street, Belmont. ( NSW )

The group will ride to The Beach Hotel, Merewether, for lunch before returning to Belmont. A support vehicle will be available to transport bikes in case of mechanical issues or injuries. Coffee will be generously supplied by Emerge & See NSW & ACT, proudly serving Toby’s Estate Coffee.

“Let’s all get together and show our support for the legend Bails was,” Mitch encouraged.

Alana Singleton from Emerge & See emphasised the importance of reaching out for help, urging anyone experiencing mental health issues to contact their organisation.

Emerge & See is a “peer-led, free, independent, and confidential mental health support service for currently serving and retired emergency service workers and volunteers.”

She explained, “Driven by the lived experience of service, trauma, treatment, recovery, and growth, they will be there to help with resources, education, professional referrals, connection, and hope. We empower our community to proactively engage in support.”

To connect or seek support, please visit emergeandsee.org.au or email info@emergeandsee.org.au

Tribute ride for dead NSW Police Sergeant Anthony Baillie | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site for latest headlines

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AKA Anthony BAILLIE, Tony BAILLIE, Bails
15 March 2024

Police officer found dead inside Central Coast home.

NSW

Police officer found dead with suspected gunshot wound inside Central Coast home.

An investigation is underway after a police officer was found dead inside a residence on the NSW Central Coast. It is not being treated as suspicious.

The police officer was found dead inside his Central Coast home.

A NSW police officer has been found dead from an apparent gunshot wound at a Central Coast home on Monday morning.

Initial investigations indicate that the death of the 56-year-old sergeant is not suspicious.

Forensic officers have set up a crime scene at a Bateau Bay home.

NSW Police will conduct an investigation into the death and report to the state coroner.

“A critical incident investigation is underway which will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission,’’ a police spokesman said today ( Monday 6 April 2026 ).

Emerge & See NSW & ACT

12 April 2026

Our hearts break for our blue family, both current and former.

Please read the post below from Emerge & See Newcastle Hub Leader Mitch. We’ll be there for support Mitch.

Hey guys, as most of would be aware, I lost a good mate, Sergeant Anthony Baillie to suicide on Monday 6th April 2026.

Bails was a genuine top bloke who would do anything for you, even if it meant he coped criticism for it. He always had your back and would fight for the troops below him before protecting himself.

I am organising a ride in his honor and want to make this the biggest thing as he really enjoyed being out on his bike. His ride of choice which we did together many times is the ride we will be doing.

I want to make this a big event to show how much he was loved as a son, father, brother, uncle and friend.

This ride means the world to me and would love as much support on the ride. If you can offer any support, big or small, it will all be greatly appreciated.

Bails father and I will lead the ride which will be an easy 30k ride.

If you know Bails, know of him or want to support a friend riding, please make every effort you can to attend.

Details:

9.00am for a 10.00am start Wednesday 15th April 2026

Railway Pde x Gen St, Belmont, NSW

We will ride to The Beach Hotel, Merewether where we will have lunch before riding back to Belmont.

There will be support vehicle which will be able to accommodate transport for bikes if there are any mechanical issues, injuries etc.

Coffee will be supplied by Emerge & See NSW & ACT , proudly serving Toby’s Estate Coffee

If you have any questions, please reach out.

It ain’t weak to speak guys!

Lets all get together and show our support for the legend Bails was.

Please share this post to get the best turn out possible

March 19, 2024

Sergeant Anthony Baillie has been named Tuggerah Lakes Police District’s Champion of the Month for March.

Sergeant Baillie has held his current position for nearly two years and has established himself as a strong leader and supporter of his team.

The police district’s Facebook page says he brings a positive and energetic attitude to his work with a ‘can do’ attitude.

“He is popular and well respected by his team, his peers and senior management,” the post says.

“Sergeant Baillie represents everything a strong supervisor should be and above all, he is a humble leader – a deserved winner for this month’s award.”

Sergeant Baillie a real champ – Central Coast News

Tuggerah Lakes Police District

15 March 2024

February “Champion of the Month – Sergeant Anthony Baillie

Yesterday, Sergeant Anthony Baillie was acknowledged in front of his peers by being presented the “Champion of the Month” award by Superintendent Chad Gillies.

Sergeant Baillie has held his current position for nearly two years.

He has established himself as a strong leader and supporter of his team. He brings a positive and energetic attitude to his work with a ‘can do’ attitude. He is popular and well respected by his team, his peers and senior management. Sergeant Baillie represents everything a strong supervisor should be and above all, he is a humble leader. A deserved winner for this months award.

Tuggerah Lakes Police District

Regional NSW Field Operations – NSW Police Force

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12 April 2026

Updated 21 April 2026

Jaimie McLEOD

12/04/2026

Jaimie McLEOD

AKA Pini, Jim, James

* Nickname: ?

Late of Milton, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’:

Det Sgt Peter GILLETT, NSWPF # 36761 ( Brother-in-law )

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy- Class # 337

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 53435

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 19 August 2018 ( aged 23 years, 10 months, 16 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 3 May 2019 ( aged 24 years, 7 months, 0 days )

Constable – appointed 3 May 2019

Final Rank: = Constable

Stations: Deniliquin ( Murray River Police District ) – Death

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 19 August 2018 to 18 July 2024 ( Medical Retirement ) = 5 years, 10 months, 29 days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 2 May 2019 to 18 July 2024 ( Medical Retirement ) = 5 years, 2 months, 16 days Service

Time in Retirement from Police: 1 years, 0 months, 14 days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = 29 years, 9 months, 15 days

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system

Jaimie McLEOD 01A - NSWPF 53435 - Died 1 Aug 2025

Born: Monday 3 October 1994

Died on: Friday 1 August 2025

Age: 30 years, 9 months, 29 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Suicide ( Method ? )

Event location: Milton, NSW

Event / Diagnosis date: Friday 1 August 2025

Funeral date: Monday 18 August 2025 @ 11am

Funeral location: Mollymook Surf Lifesaving Club, 83 Ocean St, Mollymook, NSW

There will be NO Formal Police involvement at the funeral however the family do invite all friends and colleagues to attend.

Wake location: Mollymook Surf Lifesaving Club

Wake date: Monday 18 August 2025

Funeral Parlour: Milton Ulladulla Funerals,

Buried at: Cremated

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( August 2025 )

JAMIE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

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Jaimie McLEOD 06A - NSWPF 53435 - Died 1 Aug 2025 — Mrs McLEOD, Jaimie McLEOD & Mr McLEOD

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Jaimie McLEOD 03B - NSWPF 53435 - Died 1 Aug 2025 — Jaimie McLEOD, NSWPF # 53435 with Police Commissioner Michael FULLER.

Constable Education Program C.E.P. medallion CREST — Constable Education Program C.E.P. medallion

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Cal
13 August 2025

Updated 28 December 2025 with photos, additional information and calculations.

Updated 1 January 2026 with Live Stream video.

Ross Cameron GRAHAM

12/04/2026

Ross Cameron GRAHAM

AKA Ross GRAHAM

* Nickname: Bear, Big Bear

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy- Class # 311, 312 or 313

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 47224

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday ? ? 2010 – 2011 ( aged ? years, ? months, ? days )

Probationary Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( aged ? years, ? months, ? days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Constable

Stations: ?, Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command – Retirement with PTSD

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From ? ? 2011 to 2 May 2019 ( PTSD ) = 8 years, ? months, ? days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: ? ? 2011 to 2 May 2019 ( PTSD ) = 8 years, ? months, ? days Service

Time in Retirement from Police: 6 years, 2 months, 0 days

Age at Retirement / Leaving: = ? years, ? months, ? days

Awards: No Find on Australian Honours system

Ross Cameron GRAHAM 03 - NSWPF 47224 - Died 2 July 2025

Born: ? ? 1980 – 1981

Died on: Wednesday 2 July 2025

Age: 44 years, ? months, ? days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Depression –

Event location: ? TBA

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Friday 18 July 2025 @ 1pm

Funeral location: St Brigids Church, 135B Brook St, Coogee, NSW

LIVE STREAM ? TBA

Wake location: ?

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ? TBA

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2025 )

ROSS is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED

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May you Forever Rest In Peace Bear.

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14 July 2025

Mark Andrew HARVEY

12/04/2026

Mark Andrew HARVEY

AKA Mark HARVEY

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # ADPP 32 ( Class 32 )( 305 )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 44981

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 1 June 2008 ( aged 38 years, 9 months, 29 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Thursday 18 December 2008 ( aged 39 years, 4 months, 16 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Senior Constable

Stations: Canobolas Command ( ProCst ), ?, Central West Police District ( Orange ) – Retirement

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 1 June 2008 to 30 September 2021 = 13 years, 3 months, 29 days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 18 December 2008 to 30 September 2021 = 13 years, 3 months, 29 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 52 years, 1 months, 27 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 3 years, 7 months, 29 days

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system

Born: Sunday 3 August 1969

Died on: Thursday 29 May 2025

Age: 55 years, 9 months, 26 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Depression – Suicide – Method ?

Event location: Home

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Tuesday 17 June 2025 @ 11am

Funeral location: Orange Function Centre, 135 Byng St, Orange, NSW

An Official Police Guard of Honour will be supplied by Orange Police

LIVE STREAM ? TBA

Wake location: ? TBA

Wake date: ??? TBA

Funeral Parlour: Penhall Funerals P/Ltd, 31 – 33 William St, Orange, NSW

Buried at: ? TBA

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( June 2025 )

~~? is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE~~

MARK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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HARVEY, MARK ANDREW

1969 – 2025 • Aged 55 years

“Our True Blue”

In loving memory of

MARK ANDREW HARVEY

3rd August 1969 ~ 29th May 2025

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mark Andrew Harvey, cherished husband of Joy, and adored father of Bailey and Lachlan.

Mark was the much-loved son of Dawn and Roy Harvey (deceased),

and son-in law of Margaret and Ron Hazzard (deceased).

Mark was a cherished brother to Stephen, Denise, Leslie (deceased), Karen, Vicky, Warren, and Mandy, and brother-in-law to Jimmy, Dominic, Darren, Chris (deceased), Susan, David and Elaine.

Mark was an admired uncle by his many nieces and nephews. Mark will continue to be loved, as he lives on in all our hearts.

“Our True Blue”

Aged 55 years

The family and friends of Mark are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held at The Orange Function Centre on Tuesday June 17, 2025 commencing at 11am.

Published on 14 June 2025

HARVEY , MARK ANDREW | Tributes | Central Western Daily | Central Western Daily | Orange, NSW

Mark was Hurt On Duty in 2019.

Unfortunately, Mark had attempted suicide about 5 times previously and it is believed that Mark was found, at home, by his wife and adult son.

May you forever Rest In Peace mate.

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2 June 2025

Published 6 June 2025

Updated 17 June 2025 with funeral details.

Todd Munro SCOTT

12/04/2026

Todd Munro SCOTT

AKA TODD SCOTT, SCOTTY

* Nickname: Blinkey

Late of Port Macquarie, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’ ?

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Academy – Goulburn – PREP VII Class # 245L

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 27415

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 29 April 1990 ( aged 18 years, 9 months, 1 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 26 October 1990 ( aged 19 years, 2 months, 28 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Sergeant

Stations: ?, Eastern Suburbs ( 1980s ), ?, Moree ( as a Policeman & Solicitor later ), Kempsey, Mungindi ( Sgt ), Port Macquarie – Resignation

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 29 April 1990 to ? ? ? ( Resigned ) = ? years, ? months, ? days Service

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 29 April 1990 to ? ? ? ( Resigned ) = ? years, ? months, ? days Service

Resigned to pursue a legal career as a solicitor

Retirement / Leaving age: = ? years, ? months, ? days

Time in Retirement from Police: ? years, ? months, ? days

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system

Todd Munro SCOTT 03 - NSWPF 27415 - Died 10 May 2025

Born: Wednesday 28 July 1971

Died on: Saturday 10 May 2025

Age: 53 years, 9 months, 12 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Depression – Suicide – ( Method ? )

Event location: Lake Cathie beach, NSW

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Monday 2 June 2025 @ 11.30am

Funeral location: St Thomas Anglican Church, 50 Hay St, port Macquarie, NSW

Todd’s family would like donation to be made to R U Ok limited in lieu of flowers Link can be found HERE

Please wear a touch of blue, white or black for Todd’s beloved Sharks

LIVE STREAM ? TBA

Wake location: Port City Bowling Club, Port Macquarie, NSW

Wake date: Monday 2 June 2025 @ 1pm

Funeral Parlour: Hastings River Funeral & Cremation Service, 118 Gordon St, Port Macquarie, NSW

Buried at: ? TBA

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( May 2025 )

TODD is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE

TODD is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

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Former Port Macquarie residents and now probationary constable, Craig Wilson & Todd Scott. Absent from the photo is Scott Russell.Craig WILSON ( Regd # 27616 ), Scott RUSSELL ( Regd # 27483 ) and Todd SCOTT ( Regd # 27415 ) are among 314 graduates of Police Recruit Education Program Class 245 from Goulburn Police Academy.

The extensive PREP course lasts three months and is regarded among the best of it type in the world.

The probationary constable started work at Sydney stations on October 27 ; officer Wilson at Leichhardt and officers Russell and Scott at Waverley.

Minister for Police and emergency Services, Ted Pickering, congratulated the recruits, saying they were embarking on a challenging career.

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Bronson Munro Scott:

My dad loved being a police officer. He joined the force right out of high school. Law was his life, even from when he was young. I’ll never forget the day he became a lawyer in Canberra. When it came to the law, my dad, was all in. He lived for it. I just wanna say thank you to everyone for your beautiful comments. They’ve meant so much to my family during this time. He was a great man, and he won’t be forgotten. I love you so much Dad, fly high and RIP

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27 May 2025

Alison Eliza MacMILLAN

12/04/2026

Alison Eliza MacMILLAN

AKA Alison MacMILLAN, Ali MacMILLAN

* Nickname: ?

Late of Merriwa, NSW

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # ADPP 21 ( Class 21 ) ( 294 )

but Attested with Class # ADPP 23 ( Class 23 ) ( 296 )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 40690

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Tuesday 30 ~~August~~ 2005 ( aged 26 years, 11 months, 12 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 23 December 2005 ( aged

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Senior Constable

Stations: ?, Lake Macquarie LAC ( Retired Medical HOD )

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 30 August 2005 to 5 September 2019 = 14 years, 0 months, 6 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 30 August 2005 to 5 September 2019 = 14 years, 0 months, 6 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 40 years, 11 months, 18 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 5 years, 5 months, 25 days

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system

Born: Monday 18 September 1978

Died on: Sunday 2 March 2025

Age: 46 years, 5 months, 12 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Depression – Suicide – Method – carbon monoxide

Event location: ?

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: ? March 2025 ( none to be held )

Funeral location: ?

LIVE STREAM ?

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( March 2025 )

ALI is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

~~ALI~~ ~~is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED~~

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I have been informed by a couple of sources that Alison took her own life because of issues she was, allegedly, having with EML.

May Alison Forever Rest In Peace.

* Story behind any Nickname:

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
3 March 2025 – information received.
4 March 2025 placed on system
5 March 2025 further information obtained.
6 March 2025 – 1st published.

Updated 7 March 2025 with date calculations.

Updated 24 March 2025 – Passworded.

Mark Fabian James HOBSON

12/04/2026

Un-named NSW Police member

Mark Fabian James HOBSON

AKA Mark HOBSON, HOBBO

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

Retired Sgt Ian HOBSON, NSWPF # 14390 ( Father )

Warren HOBSON, NSWPF # 14514 ( Uncle – Brother to Ian )

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # 268

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 31441

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday 17 November 1996 ( aged 24 years, 4 months, 7 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 16 May 1997 ( aged 24 years, 10 months, 6 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ?

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Senior Constable

Stations: Waverley ( 10 Division )( ProCst – Cst )( May 1997 – March 2001 ), State Technical Investigation Branch ( Engineering Section – later called STIB )( March 2001 – 2011 ), Operational Information Agency ( 2011 – 2014 ), Business & Technology Services ( now Technology & Communication Services Command )( Sydney Police Centre )( 2014 – Death )

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 17 November 1996 to 10 February 2025 = 28 years, 2 months, 24 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 17 November 1996 to 10 February 2025 = 28 years, 2 months, 24 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 52 years, 7 months, 0 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 0

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honour system

Mark Fabian James HOBSON 01A - NSWPF 31441 - Died 10 Feb 2025

Born: Monday 10 July 1972

Died on: Monday 10 February 2025

Age: 52 years, 7 months, 0 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Depression – Suicide – ( Method ? )

Event location: inside Sydney Police Centre ( S.P.C. ), Goulburn St, Surry Hills, NSW

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: Wednesday 26 February 2025 @ ?

Funeral location: graveside at Waverley Cemetery, Bronte , NSW

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ? TBA

Buried at: ? TBA

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( February 2025 )

MARK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE

MARK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

MARK IS NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance although he may be entitled to be

~~MARK is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NOT JOB RELATED~~

MARK IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills although he may be entitled to be

Will be updated when further information is obtained.

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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My deep personal condolences to Mark, Mark’s family, friends and work mates.

Cal

Mark Fabian James HOBSON 02A - NSWPF 31441 - Died 10 Feb 2025

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Police officer found dead in Surry Hills

A NSW Police officer has been found dead in the city’s inner-east. Police Commissioner Karen Webb has visited the station to console devastated colleagues.

Clementine Cuneo

less than 2 min read

February 10, 2025 – 1:07PM

A NSW Police officer has been found dead in Surry Hills.

It is understood colleagues found the officer’s body inside the Sydney Police Centre in Goulburn Street early on Monday morning.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb visited the station to console the officer’s devastated colleagues following the incident.

In a statement, police said:

“Early this morning, a 52-year-old Senior Constable was found deceased at the Sydney Police Centre at Goulburn Street.

“Initial inquiries indicate the man’s death is not suspicious and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

“A critical incident investigation is underway.

Commissioner Webb said in a statement: “this is a very sad day for the NSW Police Force”.

“Our hearts go out to the officer’s family.

“Every support will be made available for staff and family impacted by this tragedy.”

NSW Police officer found dead in Surry Hills which is not being treated as suspicious | Daily Telegraph

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Cal
10 February 2025

11 Feb 2025 – updated from un-named member to known details.

Updated 6 March 2025 with Live Stream, Funeral pamphlet and additional notes.

Stephen Charles HARDWICK

12/04/2026

Stephen Charles HARDWICK

AKA Stephen HARDWICK, Steve HARDWICK

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

Barry HARDWICK, NSWPF # 13731 ( Father )( Retired )

Chris HARDWICK, NSWPF # 29367 ( Brother )

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Goulburn Police Academy – Class # DPP 06 ( Class 280 )

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 34576

Rank: Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Monday 22 May 2000 ( aged 19 years, 9 months, 9 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 1 September 2000 ( aged 20 years, 0 months, 19 days )

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Sergeant ( GDs )

Stations: Wollongong ( 2000 )( ProCst ), ?, SCC Organised Crime Directorate, South Sydney PAC, Sutherland Shire PAC – Resignation

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 1 September 2000 to ? ? c2022? = 20+ years,

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From Monday 22 May 2000 to ? ? c2022? = 20+ years, ? months, ? days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 42

Time in Retirement from Police: 2

Awards: No Find on the Australian Honours system – however

NSW Police Medal – granted ? ? ?

1st Clasp to NSW Police Medal – granted ? ? 2021

Stephen Charles HARDWICK 01 - NSWPF 34576 - Died 22 December 2024

Born: Wednesday 13 August 1980

Died on: Sunday 22 December 2024

Age: 44 years, 4 months, 9 days

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Depression – Suicide ( Method – known )

Event location: ?, Coogee, NSW

Event / Diagnosis date: ?

Funeral date: ? ? ? TBA ( Not yet held )

Funeral location: ? TBA

LIVE STREAM ? TBA

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ? TBA

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( December 2024 )

STEVE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * NEED MORE INFORMATION

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Condolence to his young son, family and friends.

* Story behind any Nickname:

Stephen Charles HARDWICK 06 - NSWPF 34576 - Died 22 December 2024 — Stephen Charles HARDWICK
at an awards day with his family in 2021 when he received his Warrant of Appointment ( Sgt ) and 1st clasp to the NSW Police Medal.

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

**********

Cal
28 December 2024

Laurence David HAYNES

12/04/2026

Laurence David HAYNES

AKA Laurie HAYNES, LDH

* Nickname: Haynsie

Late of Matraville, NSW

You don’t get paid to get your hair cut on work time! Well, it grows on work time.

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

NSW Police Training Centre – Redfern – Class # 108

New South Wales Police Force

Regd. # 12144

Rank: Commenced Training at Redfern Police Academy on Monday 8 August 1966 ( aged 21 years, 11 months, 30 days )

Probationary Constable – appointed 16 September 1966 ( aged 22 years, 1 month, 7 days )

Constable – appointed 16 September 1967

Constable 1st Class – appointed 16 September 1971

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( NO )

Senior Constable – appointed 16 September 1975

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ? ( N/A )

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed 30 June 1982

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = Sergeant ? Class

Stations: Darlinghurst ( ProCst – )( 3 Division )( over 10.5 years ), Police HQ ( 20 Division )( Licencing )( 1977 ), Mascot ( 15 Division )( Licencing ), Maroubra ( 15 Division )( District Licencing Sgt )( 1983 – 1994 ), Eastern Suburbs District – Waverley ( 10 Division )( Licencing Sgt )( c1994 – 1997 ), Retirement

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: 8 August 1966 to 2 October 1997 = 31 years, 1 month, 24 days

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From 8 August 1966 to 2 October 1997 = 31 years, 1 month, 24 days Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = 53 years, 1 month, 23 days

Time in Retirement from Police: 27 years, 0 months, 25 days

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C.M.F. YES

A.I.F.

World War II

Regiment: ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS

Enlisted:

Service #

Rank:

Embarkation:

Next of kin:

Religion:

Single / Married:

Returned to Australia: ?

Date of Discharge:

Posting at Discharge:

WWII Honours & Gallantry: None for display

POW: No

Occupation upon joining:

War Service In Au:

Active Service outside Au:

Active Service in Au:

Medals: Australian Defence Force Medal

[/blockquote]

Police Awards: National Medal – granted 18 November 1982 ( SenCon )

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 22 January 1993 ( Sgt )

National Police Service Medal – granted ? ? 2014 ( Retired Sgt )

NSW Police Service Medal with 4th Clasp – granted ? ? 2008 ( Retired Sgt )

Born: Wednesday 9 August 1944

Died on: Sunday 27 October 2024

Age: 80 years, 2 months, 18 days

Organ Donor: No – Age restrictive

Cause: Depression – Suicide – Hanging

Event location: South Juniors Leagues Club, 946 Anzac Pde, Maroubra, NSW

Event date: Sunday 27 October 2024

Funeral date: Tuesday 19 November 2024 @ 11am

Funeral location: South Chapel, Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Military Rd, Matraville, NSW

Eastern Suburbs PAC will provide an Official Police Guard of Honour

Wake location: ??? TBA

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: Joseph Medcalf Funerals, 61 Military Rd, Matraville, NSW

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( October 2024 )

LAURIE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT MAYBE SHOULD BE

LAURIE is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance *NEED MORE INFO

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Deepest condolences to Laurie’s wife, family and friends.

Laurence David HAYNES 08 - NSWPF 12144 - Died 27 Oct 2024

Commissioner Andrew Scipione & Laurence David HAYNES

Laurence David HAYNES 07 - NSWPF 12144 - Died 27 Oct 2024

Laurence David HAYNES 05 - NSWPF 12144 - Died 27 Oct 2024

Laurence David HAYNES 04 - NSWPF 12144 - Died 27 Oct 2024

Laurence David HAYNES 03 - NSWPF 12144 - Died 27 Oct 2024

Laurence David HAYNES 02 - NSWPF 12144 - Died 27 Oct 2024

* Story behind any Nickname:

Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

**********

Cal
31 October 2024

Updated 14 November 2024 with Retirement details and Funeral details.

Updated 28 January 2025 with Live Stream video, photos and further data on Ranks and Service.

Un-named W.A. Detective

12/04/2026

Un-named W.A. Detective

AKA ?

* Nickname: ?

Late of ?

Relations in ‘the job’:

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘: ?

W.A. Police Training Centre – Class # ? ? ?

Western Australia Police Force

Regd. # ?????

Rank: Commenced Training at ? Police Academy on Monday ? ? ?

Probationary Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Constable 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Detective – appointed ? ? ? ( YES )

Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Leading Senior Constable – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed ? ? ?

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed ? ? ?

Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Inspector – appointed ? ? ?

Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Chief Superintendent – appointed ? ? ?

Final Rank: = ?

Stations: ?, Homicide Squad ( Hatch Building ) – Death

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW Police: From: ? ? ? to 9 September 2024 = ? years,

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From ? ? ? to 9 September 2024 = ? years, Service

Retirement / Leaving age: = ?

Time in Retirement from Police: 0

Awards: National Medal – granted ? ? ? TBA

1st Clasp to National Medal – granted ? ? ? TBA

2nd Clasp to National Medal – granted ? ? ? TBA

Born: ? ? ?

Died on: Monday 9 September 2024 about 1am

Age: 45 years,

Organ Donor: Y / N / ?

Cause: Depression – Suicide –

Event location: Homicide Squad Police Premises, Hatch Building, Stirling St, Perth, W.A.

Event / Diagnosis date: Monday 9 September 2024 about 1am

Funeral date: ? ? ? TBA

Funeral location: ?

LIVE STREAM ?

Wake location: ???

Wake date: ???

Funeral Parlour: ?

Buried at: ?

Grave Location: Section: Row: ? Plot: ?

Grave GPS: ?, ?

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at: ?

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( September 2024 )

UNKNOWN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance * BUT SHOULD BE

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Tragedy for WA Police as homicide squad detective takes own life at police facility

Rebecca Le May

The Nightly

Monday 9 September 2024

A WA police officer has taken his own life at a police facility.

Credit: Simon Santi/The West Australian

A homicide squad detective has taken his own life at a WA Police facility in Perth overnight.

It is understood the male officer fatally self-injured in the early hours of Monday morning.

In a statement, police said the death was being considered non-suspicious.

Commissioner Col Blanch extended his condolences to the officer’s family, his colleagues and everyone who knew him.

“Information regarding this officer’s death has been shared with his colleagues, and health and welfare support has been offered to all police officers and staff who may be impacted by this tragedy,” Mr Blanch said.

WA Police Union president Paul Gale said the whole force and membership were distraught by the loss.

“All of our members both here and across Australia will be affected by this,” Mr Gale said.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death and compiling a report for the coroner.

Lifeline 13 11 14

Tragedy for WA Police as homicide squad detective takes own life at police facility | The Nightly

WA Police officer dies at work in presumed suicide

By Rebecca Peppiatt

September 9, 2024 — 12.03pm

A WA Police officer has died overnight in a Perth facility in what is thought to be suicide, with an investigation under way into how the tragedy unfolded.

WA Police confirmed the news on Monday, stating that the man’s death was non-suspicious and that a report would be prepared for the coroner.

This terminology is generally understood to relate to a self-harm incident.

Police Commissioner Col Blanch extended his condolences to the family of the officer, his colleagues and all who knew him.

“Information regarding this officer’s death has been shared with his colleagues, and health and welfare support has been offered to all police officers and staff who may be impacted by this tragedy,” a WA Police spokeswoman said.

WA Police Union president Paul Gale said the whole force and union membership were distraught.

“All of our members both here and across Australia will be affected by this,” he said.

A St John Ambulance spokeswoman said three ambulances attended a Stirling Street building just after 1am on Monday.

WA Police officers who have taken their own lives in the line of duty include officer Darren Igglesden, 50, who was found by colleagues at Cockburn police station in 2018 after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Gang Crime Squad detective sergeant Scott Blanchard, a married 45-year-old father of three, took his own life while travelling in a convoy en route to Kalgoorlie in 2015. In her findings, deputy State Coroner Evelyn Vicker concluded Blanchard had become overcome by his perceptions of his work and private responsibilities, and delusional about a medical condition.

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Perth police officer dies on duty

Police officer who took his own life at work stopped at airport days before death

A police officer who took his own life at work was stopped at an international airport days before he took his own life, police have said.

Emma Kirk

less than 2 min read

September 10, 2024 – 9:06PM

A police officer who took his own life at work was stopped at an international airport days before his death.

WA Police commissioner Col Blanch told 6PR the officer was a 45-year old Homicide Squad detective who had returned from a family event overseas.

The officer took his own life at a Perth police facility on Monday morning.

Mr Blanch said it was not clear if the incidents were connected in any way, but it was a focus of the police investigation.

“It is not unusual for Homicide Squad detectives (to access the armoury out of hours) because as you would appreciate they are called in at all hours of the day or night,” he said.

“All of those detectives have access to the building including the armoury for exactly that reason.”

Mr Blanch said sadly, when he talked to families of police officers who had died through suicide, work was always a contributing factor.

“It is a tough job,” he said.

“There are often multiple factors … and many many issues within people’s lives that leads them down this path.

“We understand and acknowledge it is a very difficult job for police.”

Mr Blanch said he had focused on building the health and welfare section of the force, with more support available to officer’s than ever before.

He said right now the priority was the welfare of the officer’s family, his colleagues and the staff who were in the building at the time.

“We have a lot of support from our health and welfare area being deployed throughout the agency to give that support to the officers and to the family,” he said.

“Police Legacy are also involved to provide support to the family when officers pass away.”

In a statement released by police, a spokesperson said the death was not being considered suspicious.

“Information regarding this officer’s death has been shared with his colleagues, and health and welfare support has been offered to all police officers and staff who may be impacted by this tragedy,” the statement said.

Police officer stopped at airport days before taking own life | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site

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Cal
10 September 2024